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Grade 2 nonfiction reading passage about Compare Contrast. Hanukkah theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RL.2.9).
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How long does Hanukkah last compared to Christmas? Use words from the passage.
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Hanukkah and Christmas are both winter holidays that families celebrate with lights and special foods. They are different in many ways. Hanukkah lasts eight days, but Christmas is one day. During Hanukkah, families light candles on a menorah, one candle each night. During Christmas, families decorat...
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About this Grade 2 Reading Comprehension Passage
This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 2 students. The Hanukkah theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RL.2.9).